{"id":27159,"date":"2022-09-16T23:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T03:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=27159"},"modified":"2022-12-16T23:41:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T04:41:56","slug":"what-you-cant-miss-in-toronto-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/what-you-cant-miss-in-toronto-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"What you can’t miss in Toronto, Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Take your pick from some of the most popular things to do in Toronto, Canada!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The underrated Canadian metropolis was always described as “New York minus the personnality” and while it was largely true up until quite recently, I’ll be the first one to admit that it isn’t quite true anymore. Why don’t you discover for yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distillery District<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is definitely one of the top things to do in Toronto and is just an amazing place to visit. It’s located just south of downtown and is a great place to go for a walk or do some shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find historical buildings from the 19th century that have been converted into shops, restaurants, cafes and galleries. The district also has many public artworks on display including sculptures, murals and stained glass windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Distillery District is also home to many festivals and events throughout the year. You can go see live music, dance or take in some comedy at Comedy Nest or check out the Toronto Jazz Festival which takes place every June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s even a spooky Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost tour<\/a> you can go on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best day trips from Toronto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Niagara Falls<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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You can visit Niagara Falls<\/a>, which is just an hour away and has plenty of things to do including taking the Maid of the Mist boat ride into the falls themselves. You can also take a scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway which offers beautiful views of Lake Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for a more adventurous day trip, head over to the Niagara Adventure Centre which offers white water rafting and kayaking. You can also take a hike through the gorge with an experienced guide from Stoney Creek Adventures or rent some bikes and cycle around the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamilton<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Go to the largest waterfall in Southern Ontario (aside from Niagara Falls, of course!), Webster’s Falls. The area also has several other waterfalls, including Chedoke Falls and Albion Falls. There are several hiking trails in Hamilton that wind through forests and over bridges that offer amazing views of this beautiful natural wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, Hamilton is home to Spencer Gorge Conservation Area which is another popular hiking spot, and it’s the only conservation area within a city. The trails here are well marked and easy to follow, so you can enjoy yourself without worrying about getting lost. It’s also a great location for bird watching because of its proximity to Lake Erie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruce Peninsula<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re looking for a relaxing day trip, head over to the Bruce Peninsula<\/a> and visit one of the many beautiful beaches. You can also take a boat tour from Tobermory which takes you past Fathom Five National Marine Park where you’ll see some cool shipwrecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Nemo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This is a great place to go hiking, cycling or swimming. It’s also home to Bruce Trail which is Canada’s oldest and longest footpath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niagara wineries<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of great natural Niagara wines, including Frogpond Farm Organic Winery<\/a>, Southbrook Vineyards<\/a> and Tawse Winery<\/a>. These are just a few of the many wineries in Niagara on the Lake, so be sure to check out all of them while you’re there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niagara on the Lake<\/h5>\n\n\n
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This is an adorable town that’s located about an hour outside of Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario. If you’re looking for a day trip from Toronto, it’s worth the drive out. The old town is known for its quaint shops, elegant old-timey inns, gorgeous lakeside scenery and historic Fort George.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This area is also known for its beautiful trailed parks, so be sure to stop in at one of these as well during your trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Lawrence Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At\u00a0St. Lawrence Market<\/a>, you can see more than 100 vendors in a place with more than two centuries of history. There\u2019s also an art gallery to explore and Sunday antiquing events. In addition, there’s an art gallery to explore and antique fairs held on Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n